Accommodation & Transfers
Upon your arrival on the Island your hosts will meet you at the wharf and transport you to your accommodation.  Please see our accommodation tab for more information.

Health/Medical
When planning a trip to the Pitcairn Islands you should take into account the remoteness of the Island. If you require medication, we strongly advise that you seek extra supplies from your doctor prior to travelling and bring it with you.  We have a doctor on island and a small health clinic but we may not have what you need as we tailor our supplies to meet the current needs of the local population.  Massage and acupuncture services are also available at Jacqui Christian’s – “Jacq’s Place”.

 Remember there is a minimum of 2 days sea travel to the nearest airport from Pitcairn, providing there is a ship or boat around to take you there.

We would also recommend that you bring mosquito repellent and sunscreen with you.

Insurance
Travel insurance and medical insurance including medivac cover in case of accident is compulsory for all visitors to the Pitcairn Islands.  We aim to have you meet all of your connections but in case of bad weather and lengthened travelling times travel insurance ensures that you have peace of mind should you be delayed and have to change your flights.

Temperature/Dress Code
Pitcairn’s average summer temperature ranges from 20-30 degrees centigrade. In winter it can drop as low as 13 degrees centigrade at night. The humidity ranges from 50-100% all year round.  Most of the year shorts and tee shirts are comfortable though long sleeves, light jackets and jeans are great for the cooler times.  It is usually cooler from May to October.  There is no dress code on the island and if you want to get adventures and collect bananas for instance, the stain never comes out of clothing so don’t bring you best clothes and white things may never be white again!  We do like to dress up a bit for church or going out to Christian’s Café but this is still casual.

Shopping
What can you buy?
There aren’t any souvenir shops on the island, but all locals sell their souvenirs from their homes to visitors.  Some specialise in different things so please ask to view their items.

T-shirts, baseball caps, hats, bags, coats, jewellery, tea towels, post cards, stamps, coins and locally made produce including honey, wooden carvings, thatched baskets, soap etc....

There is one local convenience store call the Government Store, where you can purchase a limited range of imported meats, frozen vegetables, canned goods, dry goods, chocolate, soft drinks, alcohol, cigarettes, toiletries, cleaning products etc..  The Store  is open Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday mornings.

Currency
All souvenirs, tours and accommodation on the island are priced in US Dollars even though our official currency is New Zealand Dollars.  We trade mostly with ships and the international currency there is USD.   Currency change facilities and even withdrawal facilities are available at the Treasury Office located in the town square although we do not have an ATM machine.  Credit card facilities are also available at the Treasury Office.

Post Office and the Store prices are listed in New Zealand Dollars, the official currency.

Eating Out
There are two café’s on the island, Christian’s café owned by Steve & Olive Christian and Flatcher’s Café owned by Betty and Jacqui Christian.

Christian’s is a restaurant and bar and is usually open on Friday’s from 6:30pm till late although it may be open more times according to demand.  You may also purchase alcohol from Christian’s to take away though please observe our alcohol free areas.

 Flatcher’s is more of a coffee shop where you are welcome to stop in for coffees, drinks, snacks and lunches.  Dinner is usually only prepared according to demand along with monthly international cuisine nights to add to local fun events.

Browns Bakery may be held in the square, usually every second Thursday at 5pm, selling freshly baked goods from numerous traders.

Betty’s Bakery is available on demand for freshly baked goods made to order.  Ask Betty for a menu.

Electricity
We have electricity for 10 hours per day – five in the morning and five in the evening. The voltage on the island is 230-240Volts. Our plug / socket system is the Australia / New Zealand standard so bring travel adapters with you if you have something else.

Religion
The main religion and only church on the island is Seventh Day Adventist. Church services begin with “Sabbath School” at 10am and the main service at 11am on Saturdays. Dress code is casual.  You are more than welcome to attend.  Approximately 20% of the population attend church.